Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach today announced its first social media contest of the year, encouraging travelers to escape the snow and head for the sand, entering to win a tropical winter getaway. Open to all travelers who share a photo on Instagram or upload an image to the Sonesta Hotels’ Facebook contest tab – using #SonestaSnowcation – are entered to win 3 nights to Sonesta ES Suites Orlando, and 2 nights each at Sonesta Coconut Grove, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale and Sonesta ES Suites Jacksonville.

The contest is live now until February 28, 2018. Photos should illustrate why the participant wants or needs to ‘Flee to Florida.’

“Our team is excited to launch this social media contest giving travelers nationwide the opportunity to experience their own tropical escape during the cold winter months,” said Eduardo Fernandez, general manager of Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s pristine coastline, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach is the ideal getaway destination for travelers this time of year. The stylish hotel features modern yet elegant oceanfront accommodations and multiple on-site amenities to enjoy throughout the stay. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, the hotel’s casual, full-service beachfront restaurant, Bistro, offers an encompassing menu. The hotel is also conveniently located only eight miles from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and minutes from the Las Olas Arts & Entertainment District and Port Everglades.

Participants in the ‘Flee to Florida’ contest must include a getaway caption along with their image, and like each of the participating hotels' Facebook accounts or follow all the participating hotels’ Instagram accounts. Joining Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach in the contest are Sonesta Coconut Grove Miami, Sonesta ES Suites Orlando and Sonesta ES Suites Jacksonville. The final prize will be awarded as 210,000 Sonesta Travel Pass points, which can be redeemed for a stay at the winner’s choice of hotels. Travel Pass is Sonesta's guest rewards program that gives travelers perks, points, privileges and exclusives on top of the warm, friendly service and little extras available at any Sonesta.

To enter, follow Sonesta Hotels on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SonestaHotel and Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach on Instagram at @SonestaFortLauderdale.

About Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach

The AAA Four Diamond-rated oceanfront Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, features 240 guest rooms including 23 spectacular suites, all of which boast panoramic views of the seven-mile stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. This oceanfront hotel provides a new level of hospitality to the Fort Lauderdale market by offering travelers a sense of place, not just a place to stay. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, the hotel is centrally located on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and A1A, only 8 miles from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and just minutes from the Las Olas Arts & Entertainment District and Port Everglades. Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach offers an authentic, local experience to guests and locals alike, brought to life through the brand’s signature Food is Art, Liquid Art and Daily Delights programs. For more information visit https://www.Sonesta.com/FortLauderdale or call 1-800-SONESTA.